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by sharon309
Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Congestion and trouble exhaling - New to CPAP
Replies: 3
Views: 829

I am new and am still having trouble with cpap but I do know that when I went to a full mask it wasn't hard breathing out like it was with the nose mask.

by sharon309
Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep meds and PAP
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Well I am just getting started with this cpap stuff but I have had fibro for 15 years and can't believe half a xanax makes u sleep so good . I sure wish it did me I can tale 1 and a half and still not sleep all night. There are alot of good people on here and I am sure someone will help you.I am in ...
by sharon309
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Air ingestion
Replies: 6
Views: 936

I don't sleep in a bed have to sleep in a recliner.My pressure is on 9
by sharon309
Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Air ingestion
Replies: 6
Views: 936

I am new and just trying to do the cpap but I have the same problem only mine last all day the next day and makes me feel awlfull.I have had trouble with bloating and take meds for GERD ans gas but still have it.I may not be able to do this cpap it hurts so bad.If you find an answer please post it.

by sharon309
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: auto pap
Replies: 3
Views: 834

auto pap

From what I have been reading it seems like the auto pap would be best for everyone is there a reason people are not on that?

by sharon309
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insurance comes through
Replies: 4
Views: 809

what is the difference in a cpap and apap machine?
I have a m series Pro is that a cpap or apap?

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by sharon309
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: c-pap cost after medicare
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

c-pap cost after medicare

Does anyone know how much this machine will end up costing me after medicare pays?
The DME didn't know anything about the cost.

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by sharon309
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Software
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

software

ozi that site gave me the reader but not the software where do I go for that?
by sharon309
Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Software
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

First night

Ok I was able to keep the mask on for 2 and a half hours then I woke up was feeling a little tight chested afull feeling and my throat was a bit sore,my head hurt some too so I decided to take it off and doit again tonight.Maybe if I do a little more each night I will get use to it . Also I slept in...
by sharon309
Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Software
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

ozi
yes mine is the REMSTAR PRO M, thats what it says on the machine.
It also has a card in it.

So I guess I need a reader and software?????
by sharon309
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Software
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

Software

Is it good to have the software and if so where can you get it at? I had the gel mask but was allergic and so today my DME brought a few different ones and I decided to try the Mirage Quattro. When I put it on It felt pretty good and I felt ok being able to open my mouth,I have alot of trouble with ...
by sharon309
Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NEW NEED HELP GEL MASK MAKES ME SICK
Replies: 16
Views: 2911

type of machine

Thankyou for responding everyone seems so nice and I am so confused. I called the DMI and he is coming tomorrow and bring a couple of masks for me to try on while he is here. They are in Nashville and thats about 50 miles from me. He said he wished the doctors would do that before they send him. I h...
by sharon309
Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NEW NEED HELP GEL MASK MAKES ME SICK
Replies: 16
Views: 2911

awlfull

It not only smells bad I can taste it and like I said my eyes swelled close and my nose got stopped up.
by sharon309
Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NEW NEED HELP GEL MASK MAKES ME SICK
Replies: 16
Views: 2911

NEW NEED HELP GEL MASK MAKES ME SICK

Please help,I am new to this,I had sleep study with jel nose mask and chin strap..eyes swelled got watery and could hardly open also nose was stopped up it lasted all day. Went to sleep study/lung doctor was told I stopped breathing 20 times a hour and needed ccap, I told him what happened to me and...
by sharon309
Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pressure in chest on awakening
Replies: 12
Views: 1806

chest hurting

I just got my cpap and I can't wear it .It is set on 9. I don't know what a c-flex setting is. It feels like I can't exhale. I have the jel nose cap,it does seen a little small but the guy that fit me said the medium looked too big. Also when I had my sleep study when I woke up I couldn't opeb my eu...